Best 2001 Movies

The Best 2001 collection on 123movies is stacked with early-2000s gold — stream the top movies of 2001 in full HD, no sign-up hassle. From game-changing thrillers to heartfelt dramas and unforgettable blockbusters, this lineup still goes hard. These films helped shape the decade and are just as watchable today. Step back into ’01 — only on 123movies.

Nabbeun namja Nabbeun namja 6.6 1h 40min
Nabbeun namja
IMDb: 6.6
1h 40min

A brothel owner becomes infatuated with an attractive college student. After she turns down his advances, he schemes against her by connecting her with a loan shark. Unable to repay…

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Secretary Secretary 6.9 1h 47min
Secretary
IMDb: 6.9
1h 47min

In this 2002 film directed by Steven Shainberg, the story follows Lee Holloway, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, as she navigates her new job as a secretary for a demanding lawyer,…

I Am Sam I Am Sam 7.6 2h 12min
I Am Sam
IMDb: 7.6
2h 12min

In this heartfelt drama directed by Jessie Nelson, Sean Penn delivers a powerful performance as Sam Dawson, a man with an intellectual disability who fights for the custody of his…

Genre: Best 2001, Drama
The Majestic The Majestic 6.9 2h 32min
The Majestic
IMDb: 6.9
2h 32min

Set in the 1950s, this film follows the story of a blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter, played by Jim Carrey, who loses his memory in a car accident and is mistaken for…

The Shipping News The Shipping News 6.7 1h 51min
The Shipping News
IMDb: 6.7
1h 51min

In this 2001 film directed by Lasse Hallström, the story follows Quoyle, a struggling newspaper reporter who relocates to his ancestral home in Newfoundland after a series of personal tragedies….

The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring 8.9 2h 58min
The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring
IMDb: 8.9
2h 58min

In a richly crafted fantasy world, a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous journey to destroy a powerful ring that threatens the very fabric of Middle-earth. Accompanied…

Iris Iris 7.0 1h 31min
Iris
IMDb: 7
1h 31min

This biographical drama, directed by Richard Eyre, explores the life of renowned British novelist Iris Murdoch, focusing on her enduring relationship with her husband, John Bayley. The film intricately weaves…

Winged Migration Winged Migration 7.9 1h 29min
Winged Migration
IMDb: 7.9
1h 29min

This visually stunning documentary, directed by Jacques Cluzaud, offers an intimate glimpse into the migratory patterns of various bird species across the globe. Through breathtaking cinematography, viewers are taken on…

Ali Ali 6.7 2h 37min
Ali
IMDb: 6.7
2h 37min

This biographical drama chronicles the pivotal years in the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, focusing on his rise to fame, his conversion to Islam, and his stand against the…

A Beautiful Mind A Beautiful Mind 8.2 2h 15min
A Beautiful Mind
IMDb: 8.2
2h 15min

This 2001 film, directed by Ron Howard, follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, portrayed by Russell Crowe. The narrative delves into Nash’s groundbreaking work in…

Vanilla Sky Vanilla Sky 6.9 2h 16min
Vanilla Sky
IMDb: 6.9
2h 16min

In this 2001 film, a wealthy and charismatic publishing magnate, played by Tom Cruise, finds his life turned upside down after a disfiguring car accident. As he navigates a surreal…

Oceans Eleven Oceans Eleven 7.7 1h 56min
Oceans Eleven
IMDb: 7.7
1h 56min

In this stylish heist film directed by Steven Soderbergh, a charismatic ex-con assembles a team of skilled criminals to pull off an audacious robbery of three Las Vegas casinos. The…

In the Bedroom In the Bedroom 7.4 2h 11min
In the Bedroom
IMDb: 7.4
2h 11min

Set in a small coastal town in Maine, this gripping drama explores the complexities of grief and revenge through the lives of a middle-aged couple, played by Sissy Spacek and…

Frailty Frailty 7.2 1h 40min
Frailty
IMDb: 7.2
1h 40min

In this psychological thriller, a man confesses to an FBI agent about his family’s disturbing history, revealing a series of chilling events involving his father and brother. The film stars…

Monster’s Ball Monster’s Ball 7.0 1h 51min
Monster’s Ball
IMDb: 7
1h 51min

Set in the American South, this poignant drama explores themes of grief, redemption, and unexpected human connection. The story follows Hank Grotowski, a prison guard, and Leticia Musgrove, a struggling…

Gosford Park Gosford Park 7.2 2h 17min
Gosford Park
IMDb: 7.2
2h 17min

Set in 1932, this film intricately weaves a tale of mystery and class dynamics during a lavish weekend gathering at an English country estate. The story unfolds through the perspectives…

Monsters Inc Monsters Inc 8.1 1h 32min
Monsters Inc
IMDb: 8.1
1h 32min

In a world where monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children, two monsters, James P. “Sulley” Sullivan and his best friend Mike Wazowski, find their lives turned upside down…

Man Who Wasn’t There Man Who Wasn’t There 7.5 1h 56min
Man Who Wasn’t There
IMDb: 7.5
1h 56min

Set in 1949, this neo-noir film follows Ed Crane, a disenchanted barber in a small California town, who becomes embroiled in a web of blackmail and deceit after discovering his…

Life as a House Life as a House 7.4 2h 5min
Life as a House
IMDb: 7.4
2h 5min

In this poignant drama directed by Irwin Winkler, a man diagnosed with terminal cancer decides to spend his remaining time rebuilding his dilapidated home, hoping to mend his fractured relationship…

Genre: Best 2001, Drama
K-PAX K-PAX 7.4 2min
K-PAX
IMDb: 7.4
2min

In this intriguing science fiction drama, a mysterious patient named Prot, played by Kevin Spacey, claims to be an alien from a distant planet. His unusual demeanor and compelling stories…

The Last Castle The Last Castle 6.9 2h 11min
The Last Castle
IMDb: 6.9
2h 11min

In this gripping drama directed by Rod Lurie, a decorated three-star general, played by Robert Redford, finds himself imprisoned in a high-security military facility. As he navigates the harsh realities…

From Hell From Hell 6.7 2h 2min
From Hell
IMDb: 6.7
2h 2min

Set in the gritty streets of Victorian London, this film follows Inspector Frederick Abberline, played by Johnny Depp, as he investigates the gruesome murders attributed to the infamous Jack the…

The Royal Tenenbaums The Royal Tenenbaums 7.6 1h 50min
The Royal Tenenbaums
IMDb: 7.6
1h 50min

In this quirky and visually distinctive film, a dysfunctional family of former child prodigies reunites under the roof of their eccentric patriarch, leading to a series of comedic and poignant…

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase 7.1 1h 14min
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
IMDb: 7.1
1h 14min

In this animated adventure, the Mystery Inc. gang finds themselves transported into a video game where they must navigate through various levels to capture the Phantom Virus. As they encounter…

Training Day Training Day 7.8 2h 2min
Training Day
IMDb: 7.8
2h 2min

In this gripping crime thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, rookie cop Jake Hoyt, played by Ethan Hawke, embarks on a tense 24-hour evaluation with veteran narcotics officer Alonzo Harris, portrayed…

Buffalo Soldiers Buffalo Soldiers 6.7 1h 38min
Buffalo Soldiers
IMDb: 6.7
1h 38min

Set against the backdrop of a West German military base in 1989, this dark comedy follows the exploits of a cunning and opportunistic soldier, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who thrives…

Mulholland Drive Mulholland Drive 7.9 2h 27min
Mulholland Drive
IMDb: 7.9
2h 27min

Directed by David Lynch, this enigmatic film weaves a complex narrative that blurs the lines between dreams and reality. It follows the story of an amnesiac woman and an aspiring…

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 6.8 1h 44min
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
IMDb: 6.8
1h 44min

In this comedic adventure, two slackers, Jay and Silent Bob, discover that a film is being made based on a comic book that features their likenesses. Determined to stop the…

My Sassy Girl My Sassy Girl 7.9 2h 17min
My Sassy Girl
IMDb: 7.9
2h 17min

In this South Korean romantic comedy directed by Jae-young Kwak, the story follows a college student named Gyeon-woo, played by Cha Tae-hyun, who encounters a mysterious and unpredictable young woman,…

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Ghost World Ghost World 7.3 1h 51min
Ghost World
IMDb: 7.3
1h 51min

In this 2001 film directed by Terry Zwigoff, two teenage outsiders, Enid and Rebecca, navigate the challenges of post-high school life while grappling with their uncertain futures. The story delves…

The Score The Score 6.8 2h 4min
The Score
IMDb: 6.8
2h 4min

In this 2001 heist thriller directed by Frank Oz, a seasoned safecracker, played by Robert De Niro, is drawn into one last job by a young and ambitious thief, portrayed…

Legally Blonde Legally Blonde 6.5 1h 36min
Legally Blonde
IMDb: 6.5
1h 36min

In this 2001 comedy directed by Robert Luketic, a fashionable and seemingly superficial sorority girl, played by Reese Witherspoon, embarks on an unexpected journey to Harvard Law School to win…

Shaolin Soccer Shaolin Soccer 7.3 1h 27min
Shaolin Soccer
IMDb: 7.3
1h 27min

In this 2001 comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, a former Shaolin monk reunites with his brothers to form an unconventional soccer team, blending martial arts with the sport to…

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Artificial Intelligence AI Artificial Intelligence AI 7.2 2h 26min
Artificial Intelligence AI
IMDb: 7.2
2h 26min

Set in a future where advanced robots, known as Mechas, coexist with humans, this film follows the journey of David, a highly advanced robotic boy programmed to love. As he…

Bully Bully 6.9 1h 48min
Bully
IMDb: 6.9
1h 48min

Directed by Larry Clark, this intense drama delves into the dark and disturbing dynamics of teenage relationships and peer pressure. The film follows a group of young friends in South…

Atlantis The Lost Empire Atlantis The Lost Empire 6.9 1h 35min
Atlantis The Lost Empire
IMDb: 6.9
1h 35min

In this animated adventure, a young linguist named Milo Thatch embarks on a daring expedition to discover a legendary lost civilization. Guided by an ancient journal, Milo and a diverse…

Shrek Shrek 7.9 1h 30min
Shrek
IMDb: 7.9
1h 30min

In this animated adventure, a reclusive ogre finds his swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures, leading him to embark on a quest to reclaim his home. Along the way, he…

The Piano Teacher The Piano Teacher 7.5 2h 11min
The Piano Teacher
IMDb: 7.5
2h 11min

Directed by Michael Haneke, this intense psychological drama delves into the life of Erika Kohut, a repressed piano teacher portrayed by Isabelle Huppert. Erika’s complex relationship with her domineering mother…

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A Knight’s Tale A Knight’s Tale 7.0 2h 12min
A Knight’s Tale
IMDb: 7
2h 12min

Set in the medieval era, this film follows the journey of a peasant squire named William Thatcher, played by Heath Ledger, who aspires to change his stars and become a…

Amélie Amélie 8.3 2h 2min
Amélie
IMDb: 8.3
2h 2min

In this whimsical French film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the story follows a shy and imaginative young woman living in Paris who decides to change the lives of those around…

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The Devil’s Backbone The Devil’s Backbone 7.4 1h 46min
The Devil’s Backbone
IMDb: 7.4
1h 46min

Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, this haunting film follows a young boy named Carlos who is left at a remote orphanage. The orphanage harbors dark secrets,…

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Bridget Jones Diary Bridget Jones Diary 6.8 1h 37min
Bridget Jones Diary
IMDb: 6.8
1h 37min

In this romantic comedy directed by Sharon Maguire, the story follows a single woman navigating her 30s in London, as she decides to take control of her life by keeping…

Blow Blow 7.5 2h 4min
Blow
IMDb: 7.5
2h 4min

In this crime drama directed by Ted Demme, the film chronicles the rise and fall of George Jung, a real-life figure who played a pivotal role in the American cocaine…

Enemy at the Gates Enemy at the Gates 7.5 2h 11min
Enemy at the Gates
IMDb: 7.5
2h 11min

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II, this film follows the intense sniper duel between a Russian marksman, played by Jude Law, and…

Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge! 7.6 2h 7min
Moulin Rouge!
IMDb: 7.6
2h 7min

Set in the vibrant and bohemian world of late 19th-century Paris, this film follows the story of a young English writer, played by Ewan McGregor, who falls in love with…

Hannibal Hannibal 6.8 2h 11min
Hannibal
IMDb: 6.8
2h 11min

In this suspenseful thriller directed by Ridley Scott, the story picks up ten years after the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins, escaped custody. Now living in exile,…

Brotherhood of the Wolf Brotherhood of the Wolf 7.0 2h 22min
Brotherhood of the Wolf
IMDb: 7
2h 22min

Set in 18th-century France, this film follows the story of a mysterious beast terrorizing the province of Gévaudan. The king sends Grégoire de Fronsac, a knight and naturalist, along with…

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Tape Tape 7.2 1h 26min
Tape
IMDb: 7.2
1h 26min

In this intense drama directed by Richard Linklater, three high school friends reunite in a motel room, where old tensions and secrets resurface. The film stars Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean…

Genre: Best 2001, Drama
Waking Life Waking Life 7.6 1h 39min
Waking Life
IMDb: 7.6
1h 39min

Directed by Richard Linklater, this film is a visually captivating exploration of dreams and consciousness, following a young man as he navigates a series of philosophical discussions and surreal encounters….

Lost and Delirious Lost and Delirious 6.8 1h 43min
Lost and Delirious
IMDb: 6.8
1h 43min

Set in an all-girls boarding school, this film explores the intense and complex relationships between three students, focusing on themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. The story is primarily seen…

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Donnie Darko Donnie Darko 8.0 1h 53min
Donnie Darko
IMDb: 8
1h 53min

In this mind-bending psychological thriller, a troubled teenager named Donnie navigates a series of bizarre and unsettling events after narrowly escaping a freak accident. Set in the late 1980s, the…

The Pledge The Pledge 6.7 2h 4min
The Pledge
IMDb: 6.7
2h 4min

In this gripping psychological drama directed by Sean Penn, a retiring detective, played by Jack Nicholson, becomes obsessed with solving the murder of a young girl. As he delves deeper…